Kerala is marking only protected forests as ecologically sensitive area
Encroachments in the Western Ghats are being left out of the category
Kerala becomes first state in country to complete formation of biodiversity management committees
They will draw plans for conservation, sustainable use and documentation of biodiversity
Western Ghats conservation: Kerala panel seeks dilution of Kasturirangan report, stirs controversy
Activists say recommendations of the state panel dilutes will encourage activities that damage ecology of eco-sensitive areas